Letter: Rockford Park District, Rockford Christian students help make a night to remember

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Rockford Register Star

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Posted Apr. 12, 2014 at 12:00 PM

Posted Apr. 12, 2014 at 12:00 PM

From the smell of fresh popcorn wafting through the air at Rockford Christian High School, to the gym being set up for two exciting peer basketball games, I’d like to say thanks to the eighth grade class on behalf of the families and the Rockford Park District for a fabulous end to our season.

Buddy Basketball is a peer-partner recreational basketball program sponsored by the Rockford Park District to give kids who may have challenges in typical programs the chance to dribble, shoot and slam dunk! Our games are played for eight weeks at the Millenium Center in Rockford. Peer buddies play on the court with kids to ensure skills are learned, success happens at the hoop and everyone has fun. The buddies are volunteers.

The eighth grade class at Rockford Christian School hosted an All Star Night for us on Thursday, April 3, complete with an announcer, a spirit line, cheerleaders, a Blue Man, a concession stand and a great cheering section in their beautiful gymnasium. Under the guidance of Mrs. Becky Curie, the eighth grade class offered us an amazing night to remember. Thank you so very much!